In 2019 the theme of the composition competition is "Taking Flight". This commemorates the centenary of a great air race from Great Britain to Australia in 1919. Six teams started the race from London but only two teams finished. The winners were brothers Ross and Keith Smith who made the trip in 28 days.

Composers are invited to take inspiration from the idea of "Taking Flight" as part of the 2019 Festival which has the theme of "Expanding Horizons".

The set instrumentation for this year's competition is for one of the low flutes, alto or bass with piano.

First Round

Closing date: Monday 29th April, 2019

Registration closes 5pm (Sydney, Australia time)

Panel: Christine Draeger, Margery Smith, Tania Owens

6 Finalists will be announced on: Wednesday 29th May

Finalists may arrange for a flutist of their choice to perform their work, or the Festival will allocate a flutist to perform each work. No performance fee will be paid by the Festival.

Finals

Sunday 7th July, 2019

Sydney Conservatorium of Music

Panel: Gareth McLearnon, Alex Manton, Graham Jesse

Composers should submit 3 copies of their work in computer notation to:

Australian Flute Festival

Composition Competition

311 Sailors Bay Road, Northbridge

NSW 2063

Rules for the Composition Competition

The composer must be an Australian resident

There is no age limit

Composed after January 1 2016

Composers do not need to be registered for the Festival

Composers need to pay the registration fee ($75) for the competition ( See Registration Page)

The registration fee is non-refundable

Instrumentation: Alto or Bass flute and Piano

simple electronics allowable if they can be set up and operated by the performer

Time limit: 5 minutes

Composers should submit 3 copies of their work in computer notation. That is, 3 printed out copies of the full score

The composer's name should not appear on the score and parts. The AFF will assign a number to each entry after receiving the scores

The six finalists will also be required to provide performance parts

A jury is appointed by the AFF Committee

The decision of the jury is final

Judges are not obligated to comment on any adjudication

The AFF Competition Committee reserves the right to make changes to the competition

All rights for recording, broadcasting, sales of recordings, etc. of performances presented in and for this competition remain the property of the organizer